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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10077-10078; text as passed Senate: CR S10077-10078; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10077-10078; text as passed Senate: CR S10077-10078; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068)

October 1, 2009

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Sen. Susan M. CollinsR-ME · Oct 1, 2009

Mr. President, I rise in support of S. Res. 300, supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week. Senators…

Mr. President, I rise in support of S. Res. 300, supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week. Senators Carper, Dodd, and McCain join me in sponsoring this resolution to honor and promote the life-saving work of the National Fire Protection Association.

Fire prevention is an ancient concern. Two thousand years ago, the city of Rome not only had had thousands of paid firefighters, but also wardens who would patrol the streets and enforce fire-prevention laws.

Thousands of American cities and towns such as San Francisco, Chicago, and Portland, ME, have suffered disastrous fires in the past. Even in our agrarian, Colonial era, cities such as Boston and Philadelphia were organizing paid and volunteer fire companies to fight the hazards of fire.

Today, flames continue to exact a deadly toll on citizens and firefighters every year. The National Fire Protection Association reports that in 2008, an estimated 1.45 million fires in this country killed nearly 3,320 civilians and injured another 16,705, while also killing 103 firefighters.

When President Harding designated the first Fire Prevention Week in 1922, fires were killing about 15,000 Americans every year. Advances in safety technology, education, fire prevention, and firefighting have brought great progress in reducing the number of fatalities, especially considering the great increase in population. But fire still poses an enormous threat to life, health, and property of all Americans.

As a cochair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I have proudly joined in bipartisan efforts to honor the heroic service of our firefighters and to support legislation to assist them in securing the personnel, equipment, training, and benefits they need. Today, I am proud to submit this resolution to support their work in educating the public on the vital concern of fire prevention.

The more people understand the importance of avoiding fire hazards and dangerous practices, of installing and maintaining smoke alarms, and of planning escape routes, the fewer lives will be lost among our citizens and our firefighters.

I thank my colleagues for joining me in support of this resolution in support of our firefighters' work and of the Fire Prevention Week of October 4 through 10, 2009.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Oct 1, 2009

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 300, which was submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to,…

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Agreed to SenateIssued October 1, 2009

III

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 300

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 1, 2009

Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Carper, Mr. Dodd, Mr. McCain, and Mr. Lieberman) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week and the work of firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of this Nation.

Whereas since the organization of the first fire departments during the colonial era of this Nation, firefighters have maintained their dedication to protecting the health and safety of the American public;

Whereas firefighters presently provide a multitude of services to our communities, including emergency medical services, special rescue response, hazardous material and terrorism response, and public safety education;

Whereas 103 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty in 2008;

Whereas the Nation's fire departments respond to emergency calls nearly once per second and are dispatched to fire emergencies every 22 seconds;

Whereas approximately 1,145,000 fires were reported in 2008;

Whereas firefighters always respond with courage, whether they are confronted with acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies;

Whereas Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record, as firefighters have been honored for their role in educating the American public since the first Fire Prevention Week was declared by President Warren G. Harding in 1922;

Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has designated the week of October 4 through October 10, 2009, as Fire Prevention Week; and

Whereas educating all Americans to Stay Fire Smart continues to be a priority for all firefighters: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the work of firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of this Nation; and

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supports the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week.

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week and the work of firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of this Nation.

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